We are delighted that following our involvement, planning permission has been secured for a garage conversion to enlarge the habitable living space of a mews house in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), despite a historic refusal on site for a similar scheme. The result of our recent planning approval will be the creation of a more spacious family home in a central and sustainable location, whilst also future proofing the building through important renovation works.
– A historic refusal on site;
– A planning condition restricting the use of the garage;
– The site location being within a conservation area.
Following a detailed review of the project, the previous refusal, the site’s context, and the relevant policies in the new Local Plan, we felt that there would be merit in revisiting the scheme and prepared a planning strategy for moving the project forward.
Given the sensitive nature of the site, we worked closely with the team at Haine & Co Architects, to ensure that the revised design responded to the concerns raised in the previous planning refusal. The updated design sought to create a development which would be architecturally sympathetic to the age and character of the host building- reinforcing the original integrity of the site and its environs which was praised in the Officer’s Report. Furthermore, the additional space at the property would allow for a more comfortable living space and would make best use of the existing footprint.
Collaboration was key! With the support of Rob Haine at Haine & Co Architects and liaising regularly with the Case Officer, the application rode through smoothly, resulting in a more spacious family home in a central and sustainable location.
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If you have recently had a planning refusal and would like a member of our team to review your case and explore whether there is a way forward to secure planning approval for your project, then please contact us through either our “Arrange a Call” tab on our contact page or via the email and telephone number provided below:
Chris Moore – Director
T: 01242895008
E: chris.moore@mplanning.co.uk
